10 Point Cow Hunt

[Kiwi]

I'm looking at my application options for Colorado 2026.

I have 10 elk points and am considering applying for a cow tag. It might seem crazy, and perhaps it is, but I can draw a cow tag in the best units in Colorado and one which suits my plans (both location and timing) for a road trip to the South West corner of the state.

Anyone else burn points on cow tags for the experience and glad they did?

 

[Kevin W]

I pondered this exact thing last year but for Wyoming. I just couldn't do it, but then again I'm not coming from New Zealand either. Good luck with your decision and subsequent hunt.

 

[Pucky Freak]

I have one set of elk antlers in my wall - plenty enough. My mindset right now is cows. They can be a fun challenging hunt, make whatever you’d like of it.

That is also a lot of $$$ in points. Might need a little memorial service once they’re gone.

 

[Bullshot]

I'm looking at my application options for Colorado 2026.

I have 10 elk points and am considering applying for a cow tag. It might seem crazy, and perhaps it is, but I can draw a cow tag in the best units in Colorado and one which suits my plans (both location and timing) for a road trip to the South West corner of the state.

Anyone else burn points on cow tags for the experience and glad they did?

Noooooo! PM me your timing and constraints if you care to, maybe I give you a better plan which should not be hard! I'm sure you will get lots of suggestions from others too.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

Never been in your situation, but cow elk hunting is a blast, especially in cool country. That does sound like a heck of a lot of money just for a cow though.

 

[Kiwi]

I agree it’s a lot for a cow hunt, especially if you factor in all of the trip costs. Wouldn’t like to work out the cost per lb!

 

[Chingon]

Landowner cow tags in NM can be pretty cheap. I wouldn’t burn points on one…

 

[Bulldog0156]

Based on my very limited experience in Colorado, i wouldn't burn 10 points on a cow tag. Where i hunted in a general unit it was not that hard to find elk. I'd have to imagine 10 points would draw a tag where it isn't too hard to find a bull.

 

[elkduds]

I drew cow tags in order to hunt in CO high point units like 49, 61 and RFWs where it would have taken points I would never accumulate. I had memorable hunts, usually filled the freezer, and got to see why those units take so many points. For me it was a win-win strategy.

 

[TX Trophy Hunter]

Kind of an outside the box thought if you just want to experience elk in Colorado you could do a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park in September and photograph them. And if you want some good meat there are bison ranches that sell meat. My wife worked with a guy who bought a bison and the rancher let him shoot it for a “hunt”. Pretty lame in my opinion but the meat was good